Soup season is in full swing now and I have another tasty soup recipe for you today. This spicy cauliflower soup, it's warming and filling, smooth and creamy and it's vegan. This soup is perfect for those chilly days when you need something really satisfying. You may want to have a bowl of this ready for when you come home after you've been trick or treating!
Not only is this soup lovely and tasty it's also really easy to make and ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy days or for taking to work. This spicy cauliflower soup is also a great way to use up any cauliflower that may look like it's on it's way out, waste not, want not right? This recipe actually came about for exactly that reason, I bought one two many cauliflower and one was starting to look a little bit sad. Soup is almost always the answer for veg like that.
Now, everyone has varying degrees of what is spicy, I personally have a high threshold for spicy foods, my family not so much. So this soup is spicy enough that my husband and my daughter can enjoy it. However, if you prefer more heat in your spice, then I would add more of those chilli flakes, but be warned, you do not want the heat to overtake the flavour of the soup. So go easy adding more heat.
What's so good about this spicy cauliflower soup?
- It's vegan, good for the planet, good for you!
- This soup is naturally gluten-free, I use gluten-free, vegan stock.
- It's low in calories, 175 calories per portion
- This soup is low in fat, but still really tasty
- It comes with those crispy cumin chickpeas!!
So not only are you getting a great soup here you also have these crispy cumin chickpeas that are so tasty they are slightly addictive. I have been making these chickpeas for ages, I usually add them to soups or salads or have them just as a snack. These chickpeas can be made ahead of time and you can store them in an airtight container for up to a week, mine never last that long though!
Can I freeze this soup?
Yes, you can! But please be aware due to the high water content in cauliflower the consistency may change slightly. There is also a slight risk that because of the potato the soup might split when reheating. This has never happened to me but if it does happen it can be easily rectified by blending the soup again. Other than that the best way to freeze this soup is to let it cool completely, then pour it into freezer-friendly containers. Freeze for up to 3 months and thaw fully before reheating on the hob.
Spicy Cauliflower Soup - Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion (170g) finely chopped
- 1 stalk of celery finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic minced
- 1 large floury potato (230g) I used a Maris Piper potato peeled then cut into small cubes
- 1 medium head of cauliflower (530g) leaves and stalk removed then cut into florets
- 2 level tsp cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 heaped tsp garam masala
- ¼ tsp dried red chilli flakes
- 1 litre vegetable stock
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper plus more for serving
- A small handful of chopped chives for serving optional
For the crispy cumin chickpeas
- 1 400g can of chickpeas drained, rinsed then patted dry
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 heaped tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
For the Spicy Cauliflower Soup
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan, add the onion and celery and cook over a medium heat for about 10 minutes.Then add the garlic and cook for about a minute.
- Next, add the potato and all the spices. Stir well and cook for a few minutes.Finally add the cauliflower florets, the stock and the salt and pepper.
- Bring the pan to the boil then reduce and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked through and the cauliflower is soft.Check the seasoning, I usually add a little more black pepper.
- For a really smooth and creamy soup blend the soup in a blender.Serve immediately with a tablespoon of the crispy chickpeas and some chopped chives.
For the crispy cumin chickpeas
- Preheat the oven to 210 degrees C/ 410F I use a fan assisted electric oven, please adjust settings according to your own oven.
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas then pat them dry. Tip them onto a baking tray, add the olive oil, cumin, salt and pepper and toss well.Place on the middle shelf of the oven and bake for about 30 minutes. Or until they are nice and crispy.Transfer to a bowl to leave them cool.
Notes
- Calories are based on 4 servings, are approximate and do not include the chickpeas.
- There are enough chickpeas for at least 8 servings, they come in at approximately 197 calories per serving.
- Easy to freeze, just follow instructions in the post.
- I find that a blender like a nutribullet is best to blend this soup unless you have a really good handheld blender.
- This will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
5 More Tasty Veggie Soups To Keep You Warm:
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- Spiced Carrot and Coriander Soup
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I absolutely love cauliflower in everything! The seasoning in this sounds spot on <3
Past a couple of years, we started having cauliflower soups and loving it. This recipe sounds fab too, bookmarking it.
I would have never thought to add chickpeas as a garnish! I love the soup and the chickpeas would add a special little something extra!
Soup looks so creamy and delicious but I am truly in love with those crispy chickpeas. Yummm 🙂
I never tried cauliflower soup but this recipe looks delicious! Saving it for later!
Oh my that cauliflower soup looks so amazing. I have a cauliflower almond soup and totally love it. I'm saving this recipe. Can't have enough of cauliflower recipes
This looks SO amazingly delish! My husband's favorite vegetable is cauliflower so I'm sure he's going to love this one! Will try this one for sure this fall and winter season!
Thanks Amanda, I hope you enjoy it Xx
What a great looking soup! And I can't say it enough -- we love spicy! That just wakes up the tastebuds. I haven't tried making cauliflower soup in a long time. I think your finishing touch of the spicy chickpeas look fantastic. Great photos.
Thank you so much Marisa x I'm with you on the spicy, we can't get enough of it either 😉
my goodness, these photos are so gorgeous! I absolutely love the addition of roasted chickpeas there too, I have been adding them to my soups and salads for some time now and can't get enough of them!
Thank you so much Anna x I have to say I am slightly addicted to crispy chickpeas 🙂
I love the garnish of chickpeas! Such a great idea!
Such a great soup, and as always your beautiful pictures make it justice. I would like to have a bowl in my hand and start eating it, it looks that good!
Ah thank you so much Nicoletta, you are too kind Xxx
Mmmm a soup to warm the senses and soul on the cold days. I love the addition of spicy chickpeas. I can't wait to give this one a go.
Thank you Analida, I hope you enjoy it 🙂
So much flavor and I love the little bit of heat! The perfect way to warm up.
Yummy! This cauliflower soup has so much going for it! I love that it's vegan and it looks so comforting and satisfying! I also love the crispy chickpeas on top! Stunning!
Thank you so much Elaine x
This looks so comforting and delicious! Perfect for these cold months coming up!
Thanks Tayler Xx
This looks so creamy and delicious. I love a nice warming soup on a day like today.
Thanks Danielle x
We make cauliflower soup often enough in our household and this recipe looks great. The part that really sticks out to me are those wonderful little crispy chickpeas!
Thanks Ben, yep, those chickpeas are slightly addictive 😉
This looks absolutely amazing!! Loving the flavors and I'd like to eat handfuls of those chickpeas! Plus your photos are just gorgeous!
Ah thank you so much Danielle, you are very kind Xx